I3 Blue Economy Project invitation! Attention all SMEs

Don’t Miss Out on the I3 Blue Economy Project!

Deadline: July 12th 

Attention all SMEs working in:

  • Sustainable seafood, aquaculture, and valorisation of blue resources
  • Maritime, renewable energy and decarbonisation of the maritime sector

The deadline is fast approaching, but there’s still time to apply for the I3 Blue Economy Project! This is your chance to:

  • Gain valuable guidance and investment readiness capacity building
  • Participate in technical, business, and knowledge exchange sessions
  • Join business matchmaking and cross-collaboration discussions
  • Receive tailored support, and innovation assistance for your sustainable projects

Let’s come together to drive innovation and shape the future of our ocean industries. Don’t wait—take advantage of this opportunity to make a real impact.

Know someone who should apply? Spread the word!

Deadline: July 12th 

Join us in sailing towards a greener, bluer future!

Apply HERE

Project WEBSIATE I3-4

Why become a project promoter?

  1. Funding Opportunities:

    Getting access and guidance to different EU funding instruments, such as InvestEU, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the Innovation Fund, or other private funds that can help regions support the necessary investment to deploy these technologies.

  2. Networking and Collaboration:

    Connect with leading European innovators through ecosystem visits to Finland, cross-regional networking in France, and a peer-to-peer roadshow to the Netherlands.

  3. Build Skills and Readiness:

    Enhance your technical, business, and investment capabilities through our targeted capacity-building initiatives.

  4. Discover Synergies:

    Explore and identify complementary strengths and opportunities for partnerships within value chains.

  5. Tailored Support:

    Receive customised support and consultation to develop joint concepts and investment cases, ensuring your projects are well-prepared for success.

Who can apply?

This call is open to SMEs actively involved or planning on becoming actively involved in the innovation ecosystems of the less developed regions targeted by the project—namely, the Azores, Central and Northern Portugal; Andalusia, Spain; Pomorskie, Poland; and Croatia.

Application timeline: